PASCUAL R ESPARZA A graveside service for Pascual Esparza, 90 of Chico will be held on Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at 1 p.m. at Chico Cemetery. Pascual passed away on Novem-ber 8, 2016 in Chico. He was born on May 17, 1926 in Long Beach, Ca. to Pedro and Felipa R. Esparza. He only went to 3rd grade. Pascual married Genevieve Flores. He worked for Southern Pacific Rail-road for 43 years. He was a devoted husband and father. He loved to tell stories of his years at the railroad. Pascual is survived by Art Esparza of Chico, Danny and Kathy of Sacra-mento, Roberto and Eva of Chico and Dan Lawrence of Chico. 7 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife Genevieve and son Alfredo. Arrange-ments are under the direction of Brusie Funeral Home and online condolences can be sent to the family at www.brusiefh.com.